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The new study will explore biological, psychological and social factors associated with brain health in female military veterans.

Researchers secure funds for brain health study on military veterans

A pioneering multi-disciplined team of researchers from Northumbria University and Imperial College London has received funding for a novel study that will explore biological, psychological and social factors associated with brain health in female military veterans.

The research project aims to improve routes to the right support and interventions for patients who are frequent callers to the ambulance service.

Research with ambulance service aims to support callers experiencing loneliness

Experts from Northumbria University have joined forces with professionals from the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) for a research project that aims to inform new guidance for ambulance trusts supporting people who call frequently. Frequent callers can have a combination of complex mental and physical health issues, and may also be experiencing social issues such as loneliness and isolation.

Working with young people, a team from Northumbria University co-led the HAF Plus research project with three local authorities, including Gateshead Council.

Gateshead teenagers to enjoy a fun filled action packed summer

Together with the Healthy Living Lab at Northumbria University, Gateshead Council identified a poor uptake of teenagers participating in the existing Holiday Activities and Food programme, with attendance figures show that 82% of attendees are 11 years and under and only 18% of attendees being over 12 years.

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